David Donnan

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What are the Global Methodist Church’s draft liturgies, and how can your church use them? Dr. Tesia Mallory joins me for all of the information you could want about the draft liturgies. This is your one-stop conversation about what’s included, how the resources were developed, and how pastors and congregations can participate in the feedback process.

Tesia serves as Dean of Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary and helped lead the drafting and editing process. This special episode, created in partnership with the South Georgia Conference of the Global Methodist Church, offers practical guidance for longtime liturgy lovers and those just getting started.

Show Notes:

Draft liturgies discussed on the podcast:

• Baptism for infants and adults.
• Reaffirmation of baptism and confirmation.
• Holy Communion, including a fuller service, an abbreviated service, and guidance for presiding without a formal written liturgy.
• Resources for laypeople taking previously consecrated Communion elements to those unable to attend church.
• Services of death and resurrection, weddings, and church membership.

Questions we explore:

• Why release draft liturgies and invite feedback from the wider church?
• How do shared prayers help shape our theology and identity as Global Methodists?
• How can historic liturgy and Spirit-led worship work together?
• Where can a pastor or congregation begin using these resources?
• Why should worship leaders practice reading the prayers aloud before leading them?

Resources and further reading:

• Tesia Mallory’s Asbury Seminary biography — Learn about her ministry, education, and work in worship and sacramental theology.
• Reflections on General Conference 2026 by Tesia Mallory — Tesia reflects on leading worship and announces the planned October 1 release of the draft liturgies, followed by a three-month review period.
• The Draft Litrugy
• Reflections on Writing Liturgy for a Denomination — Tesia reflects on the process of leading the writing team and writing liturgy for the Global Methodist Church.

Follow Tesia Mallory:

• Tesia’s Substack
• Asbury Theological Seminary’s Chapel page

Whether your next service includes Communion, a baptism, or welcoming new members, this conversation will help you begin exploring the draft liturgies and the faith they help us express.